The Dead Kings expansion for Assassin's Creed Unity breathes new life into the dark streets of Franciade, introducing players to complex riddles reminiscent of the base game's Nostradamus Enigmas. Among the most rewarding side activities in this gloomy territory is solving the mysteries left behind by Abbot Suger. Successfully decoding these ancient puzzles allows players to obtain a highly coveted endgame reward that radically shifts how you approach street combat.
Understanding the Seven Legacy Puzzles
Unlocking the full hidden potential of Abbot Suger requires players to complete seven distinct riddle sets scattered across the regional map. These challenges become accessible after advancing through the third memory of Sequence 13, pushing Arno to look beyond basic assassination tasks. Each mission forces you to inspect architectural patterns, old landmarks, and obscure religious statues to pinpoint invisible glyphs hidden in plain sight.
Unlike simple fetch quests, these missions require a deep understanding of historical landmarks within the local district. Deciphering the text provided in your database gives direct clues regarding historical coordinate paths and precise climbing spots. Taking the time to observe your surroundings closely will save you hours of aimless wandering through the foggy township.
Solving Nativitatis et Mortis
The initial trial, titled Nativitatis et Mortis, acts as an excellent introduction to the mechanics you will encounter throughout this side story. Your first objective requires navigating toward the primary basilica to inspect its lowest structural points. Descending to the very base of the ancient church reveals the initial interaction glyph stamped onto the stone surface.
Following this discovery, the trail leads players out toward the northern boundary lines where industrial windmills dominate the horizon. You must climb up the brickwork of the northernmost windmill to find the final inscription waiting at its base. Solving this riddle efficiently sets a smooth baseline pace for the remaining six chapters of the questline.
Unlocking the Eagle of Suger Reward
Completing every historical puzzle across the city leads directly to the ultimate prize hidden deep within the local sanctuary. Players are granted immediate access to the Eagle of Suger, a legendary one-handed sword that completely changes regular combat dynamics. This unique weapon carries a special attribute that triggers bright flashes of light during aggressive sword fights.
These unexpected bursts actively blind and stun surrounding enemy factions, giving Arno a massive tactical advantage during chaotic street skirmishes. It transforms difficult crowd control scenarios into trivial encounters, making it an essential tool for completionists tackling late-game heists. Investing the energy into these historical brain-teasers yields unmatched benefits for your overall loadout utility.